PS Plus veterans finally receive free 'limited edition gift' promised in June

PlayStation Plus's most loyal fans have finally received the free "limited edition gift" promised to them by Sony back in June 2015, revealing it to be a framed poster featuring stats associated with their PSN ID.

The poster highlights the amount of games the user has downloaded since starting their PlayStation Plus membership, the number of hours they've played online on their PS4, how many friends they have and more.

[Takwin]

Better than nothing. We can agree on that.

[UltraNova]

Almost everything is better than nothing, this is actually good and it will stay with you for as long as you have a wall, reminding you that PlayStation has recognized you as a person. Its in stark contrast to say, a free game that you'd play for while then delete and forget.

[VenomUK]

I hope Sony measure total accrued years.

I must be nearing 5 years. But as my subscriptions have expired I've always had a couple of days before renewing so I'd be sad if this kept resetting my PS Plus usage time. If it is accrued then that's a good thing and to be honest I'd happy with the poster with personalised stats. Although a £5/$5/€5 credit would be better!

[Rayven]

Yeah. I'll proudly hang a plaque on my home or workplace that shows how much time I've wasted with video games. /s

This is not even an original idea, didn't xbox do something like this but for birthday celebrators?

If sony really cares about ps plus subscribers, they'd do something to improve the quality and production value of games available, like perhaps only releasing a ps plus game every 2 months, I'd be happier that way if it results in better quality games instead of indie games month after month.

And no, I'm not indiephobic, it's like this; after eating nothing but "pizza" from the cafeteria for months straight, even the biggest pizza fan will get sick and tired of it.

[InactiveUser]

That poster is stupid. I'm on PS+ and I don't want that thing.

Total of monthly game downloads?
Total gameplay across all monthly game titles?
Gameplay hrs on 1st most played monthly game title?

Who gives a F about any of that? And that's half the poster. The other half of the poster is already obsolete, as those stats are changing constantly (Hrs played, total sessions, number of friends).

Seems like a major waste of time and product to me. They should have just given an extra free indie game or something exclusive to people with 5yrs+. Or pick your own PS2 'backwards compatibility' game. At least that would be worth something and there could be enjoyment out of it. This is stats nobody cares about or are instantly obsolete. Not even how many trophies you got, or your level.. you get how many game downloads.. wow.

[1nsomniac]

To me, no. That's just clutter I really could do without & would go straight in to the bin.

Not entirely sure what age you would need to be to appreciate a poster... I think kids these days grow up way to fast so wouldnt be interested in them either.

It's a bit of a strange item to offer someone who's paid subscriptions off most likely a credit card for at least the last 5 years. Very odd.

*wow just read @UltraNova's comment above. You need PlayStation to recognise you as a person??? That's beyond odd! You do realise it's just a corporation/company don't you? What satisfaction do you think you get from being noticed as a person from an automated system???

I'm not entirely sure I've your comment is sarcasm or not. I'm really hoping your joking but the more I read your comment I just can't work it out or not.

[DanteVFenris666]

there is not really an age for enjoying posters. That's just silly

[1nsomniac]

Ignoring the silliness It wasn't me who flagged you as immature but I still don't understand your opinion or interest.

I understand trophys because it gives you a challenge for you to complete. I still don't understand what a poster gives you?

Also @DanteVFenris666 I'm afraid we are going to have to very much agree to disagree on that.

[Qrphe]

> I think kids these days grow up way to fast

They grow up as fast and you did, and kids still like posters. I'm sure they'd be a lot more excited to display their trophies in their bedroom wall than someone my age for example.

[IamTylerDurden1]

@1nsomniac

Wow, are you for real dude? I am 31 years old with my own home and i'd gladly hang that framed piece up in my game room. Do you ever purchase LE games? Do you think it's ridiculous to display a statue from a CE game? This is a passion for a lot of ppl, the amount of ppl getting that framed piece is pretty slim considering the total number of ppl on PS+. It would be an honor to receive it imo. I find it much more personal than if they gave out store credit, it is very cool that Sony is recognizing ppl.

I don't understand why you appear to have so much angst and hostility towards this? Would it have been better if Sony did nothing at all?

[Fluke_Skywalker]

I got mine today, it's not a poster its a nice little framed print with some stats on it. It's not much but it's pretty cool.
My only gripe is that they've used my PS4 stats instead of my PS3 stats so it looks pretty weak since I only had my PS4 for a few months before selling it! I was on my PS3 pretty much all night every night for many years!! My stats from those days would have been far more awesome!

[1nsomniac]

@IAmTylerDurden1 I don't have so much angst or hostility towards it at all. I'm not that bothered by it. Just think people's opinions on it are a little strange & the fact that because its given as a gift for long term subscription. You would assume it for an adult & that's quite an odd decision to make. I haven't received mine & im by no means going to chase it up. I'm a grown man, I think the other half would think I'm having some kind of mid-life crises if I started putting up posters. Last poster I put up was Eric Cantona back in the early 90's & even then I thought I was too old for it.

Each to their own, but if the bit that makes you happy is that it makes you think Sony have "noticed" you then you need help. Thats the kind of mentality that causes all kinds of crazy behaviour.

[ZombieKiller]

Truthfully, this is pretty awesome. To those complaining, why? Would you rather them do nothing? I, for one, would love to see how many hours I've put into my PS4 since launch, not to mention have a professional made poster about it. I've had PS+ since day one so I'd like to get one. Are they coming in the mail or something?

Some people are so spoiled complaining about free stuff from a company that is at least PRETENDING they care. You must be REAL fun on Christmas morning.

Stuff like this, the little things, are why I've always been a Sony fanboy. I'm gonna spend the money on games and consoles REGARDLESS, so this sort of "thank you" is pretty nice.
Or should I say it's a bigger thank you than what Xbox has done to their fans. I never got a poster for my years of Xbox live...

At least it's something.

[Fluke_Skywalker]

You should have gotten an email months ago asking you to confirm your address and stuff if you were getting one.

[GamingSinceThe80s]

I am not ragging on this gift at all,but as to your comment that MS would do nothing....they gave all the people who had XB live non stop since it started a special edition 360 console made just for them.You should google it,I just did to be sure I was remembering right,I had never seen it before.....it's sweet!

[Scatpants]

I'm not sure if I'd call junk mail better than nothing. Who's going to put a poster of their PSN stats on their wall? Just seems like something to put straight into the garbage.

[KwietStorm_BLM]

That's really just stupid. You would throw it in the garbage because.. What? If someone wants it on their wall, let them put it on their wall. If not, its still a nice sentiment. I suggested we have our global gamer stats available on PSN itself since PS3, but when did people get so entitled that this is something to actually complain about? And when did having a room with posters and collectors edition items on display become something new?

[IamTylerDurden1]

Me, and literally tens of thousands of other ppl surly would. I guess it depends how into gaming you are. How wouldn't you want this hanging (framed) in your memorabilia/game room? I mean it's from Sony, only a small % of ppl actually get one. How do you not see the rarity and intrigue in such an item?

[Scatpants]

I guess if you want your house to look like a 14 year old kid's bedroom this would be a perfect thing to put on your wall. The fact that no one here seems to see this as useless garbage is astonishing to me.

[XanderZane]

Meh.. big deal. I would rather they gave me a demo of Horizon: Zero Dawn before the game was released. Even a free digital game from their library would have been better then this. They could have included these stats with the game.

[wellard]

I was quite pleased to receive a free theme on my birthday. Small things from big companies often make a sizeable difference

[fei-hung]

I got an email saying it's been shipped but haven't received it yet. Can't wait!

[IamTylerDurden1]

I think it's pretty awesome to give something so personalized, it means more to me than an extra 6 months of plus or a free game DL. That's just me.

[PSN_ZeroOnyx]

I totally agree but know I haven't been with plus nearly long enough, and this would ROCK!

[TLG1991]

Exactly, I am waiting for mine in the post still and got more excited about this than I have about any game on any month of PS+ since I signed up. a personal thank you, its a small cost to Sony but huge gesture.

[XanderZane]

I've only have 2 years, but don't really care for this gift anyways.

[XanderZane]

I would be more appreciative if they gave me something I could actually play. PSPlus is all above games really, not personal stats. Sorry, but they could have done much better then this. Microsoft did no better though. I think they gave everyone $1 credit on their account or something silly like that. Both companies failed with their anniversary gifts. Hopefully 10 year will be much better.

[Aloy-Boyfriend]

Neither have really to give us anything. We pay for their services, they serve us back. Anything extra they give as gratitute is just that... Stop being so entitled

[IamTylerDurden1]

Do you collect Limited Edition games or statues or swag from games? Steelbook cases? I do, so something like this would look perfect framed and hanging on the wall. For me.

[Skate-AK]

Ah man. I have been a member since 2010 and I didn't get one.

[bradleejones]

Yeah, I know the feeling. Had PlayStation since 9 9 95. Plus since day one.

[USMC_POLICE]

I have been a member since the service began and I got nothing

[GryestOfBluSkies]

ive been a member since day 1 as well and knew nothing about this. i hope its coming tho. its a really nice gesture.

[KUV1977]

I've been a member to. Didn't get the mail and couldn't sign up. Contacted support... they texted with me pretty cluelessly for a couple days and then they said they couldn't help. Awesome. However, I really think that thing is a little weird layout-wise, especially if you have less than ideal numbers to fill in...

[Silly gameAr]

I've been a member from the start and I didn't hear anything about this. Is this just for the UK or something?

[extermin8or]

Annoyed had ps plus on an old account I lost for a year, got it day if it's launch ffs this account inky has like 4 years worth.

[Shazz]

that is very cool , wish i got one

[ElementX]

It's pretty cool, however the information is invalid by the time they print it.

[GryestOfBluSkies]

its not invalid from day 1 to year 5, which is probably when they stopped adding up the stats for these

[ElementX]

True, I just didn't think thoroughly before I posted and now it's too late to change my comment.

[AnubisG]

I have been a member since day 1. I got nothing. So it's like a lottery I guess.... which I just checked and didn't win either.... $1.5billion.... gone.... :(

[UltraNova]

Who won that? Imagine that target painted all over him/her though!

[cash_longfellow]

3 people won...Florida, California, Tennessee...I know here in Michigan 5 people won the $1,000,000, which would be alright with me, lol.

[UltraNova]

God...I think I'd suffer a stroke when I realized I had won 500 million...

[Wallstreet37]

Yeah i been day one and also have not received any notification.

[ritchi45]

Think it was a UK thing, not global.

[Wallstreet37]

Oh Ritchi thanks for the info.

[ritchi45]

I'm in the UK, and got mine earlier today :) it's pretty sweet for what it is.

[cash_longfellow]

Edit - Removed comment, accidental post

[Gallito619]

Give me Games!!#

[Ozmoses]

While the gesture is kind of cool I would definitely prefer like a free year of PS+ or maybe a super exclusive discount that only people that have been PS+ for 5 Years can get.

It doesn't matter that much to me I've only been PS+ for like 4 years so I don't get it anyway but I would think they could have come up with something better than a framed poster with some statistics...

[IamTylerDurden1]

I totally disagree, i'd much rather have this framed on my wall than a free $30 equivalent. The exclusivity of it alone makes it attractive to me. I can afford a yr of plus or a game, but something like this means more to me. I guess i'm just really into gaming idk.

[SillyBastid]

hell yea, this is cool!

[Mr_Luke]

PS+ subscriber since the day 1, never got that poster... my usual luck =(

[JohnRambo392]

That's it?

[WeaseL]

got mine today :)

[IamTylerDurden1]

Does it come framed or no? Luckyyyy.

[WeaseL]

comes framed

[Ozzy2407]

Got mine today ( uk )

[PickAShoe]

mine would say zero friend. FeelsBadMan

[ritchi45]

I don't get the update from the admins. It's definitely the real deal. Mine is below

http://www.gamercrowd.net/s...

[CrowbaitBob]

That's some seriously jacked grammar on that thing. Cool poster, but dang.

[ziggurcat]

i doubt i will ever get this thing even though i have been a PS+ member since day one.

[Morgue]

For real. I was just going through my email that I use for my PS account and it's filled with receipt's from buying games over the years yet I never get anything. Sign up for betas, nothing. The only thing I think I got from them besides the discount codes and I didn't even use the last one they sent out was those free games when PSN went down a few years ago. Hell. I was even a member of PlayStation Underground when you got the free discs with demos and that was ages ago.

Sounds like I'm a little butt hurt yet for all the money I've spent or should I say that a lot of people have spent, we should be able too pick a free game of our choice or at least get a better discount on some services such as PS Now or something.

[Gamist2dot0]

Did you opt out/un-check the box that says to receive promotional emails? I heard that's the reason.

[ocelot07]

Mine arrived today (UK).

http://oi66.tinypic.com/xky...

[Mikeyy]

Eek your link leads to an indefinite ad loop on mobile.

I wish we got these in the US I'd love one my wall

[ocelot07]

Not sure what is wrong with the link. Works fine on desktop for me at least?

[IamTylerDurden1]

That's awesome, and it actually comes framed and everything. To all the fools calling it a "poster" it's actually a beautiful framed piece. Congratulations man.

Link works fine, ocelot07 has 98 friends on PSN and has Downloaded 229 monthly games.

Can the admins look at ocelot07's and take the ridiculous "this may not be real" statement down? I mean his plaque is the same name, obviously real.

[Morgue]

That's actually kinda cool and now that I've seen what it looks like I am tad jealous.

[sprinterboy]

Been ps plus mmember from the start but have a 1 day game on my 3rd yr, sony said i dont meet all reqirements because of 1 day.
Love sony but im not happy about losing out, 1st time theve let me down in 20yrs

[SlyFoxC]

how did you get them to check?

i know i have had it since day one, but im not sure if there was a time my subscription ended and i didnt resub right away.

[sprinterboy]

@sly
Phoned uk PlayStation support after my psn buddy told me of his problem with missing out also

[ProGengu]

Been a PS+ member since I can remember, got nothing. But that's okay, I don't need a poster to tell me how awesome I am at gaming. :)

[FreakyFox]

Thanks for making us millions, here is a sticker.

Loyalty rewards should entice people to keep spending for another 5 years, this is an insult to people.

Statistics should be part of your account this day and age, tick what you want to share , end of story.

What the hell is happening to Playstation services .... i know they could be much worse, but they could be so much better.

[Aloy-Boyfriend]

Hahaha.
Are you serious? What services ofteb give a worthy loyalty reward? The entitlement of the video game community lol

[FreakyFox]

I will take it your not old enough to pay all your own bills and dont understand what real value for money is yet. Game Community Nerd or Closet Manga Freak, i`m none of the above, grown up a long time ago son.

Bottom line is, people know they could have done better than a silly sticker, these folks have invested into it for a solid 5 years, most people didnt expect anything, then they come with a sticker. The prize reflects the service, business 101.

[nevin1]

On the sticker, why their only showing PS4 statistics?

[Back-to-Back]

It would be funny to see someone who got this reward, but doesnt have a ps4 yet.

[Tallpine]

I've been registered since the release of ps3 back in 2006, all I want is a damn name change.

[alfcrippinjr]

more likely fake 801 online play

dame psn networking must have never gone down lol

[Valenka]

I can confirm: one of my friends posted a picture of their custom plaque. Looks pretty nice, aside from the grammar errors.

[mEATgrinder]

I open it up and use it as toilet roll, all its good for

[FN4GM]

Oh so I didn't miss out on anything really then.

[Picnic]

You don't get anything if you haven't been registered since the very start, at a time when you might have always intended to buy as PS3 but were waiting for the first slim version.

[SillyBastid]

unfortunately my service expired for a few days because the credit card on file got cancelled due to fraud charges... I hope this doesn't DQ me.